http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar Myanmar on Yahoo! Canada News Photos Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT http://rss.news.yahoo.com/ 160 35 http://l.yimg.com/a/i/ca/nws/ca_ma_nws_1_1.gif http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/07112009/6/photo/photos-n-news-people-visit-shwe-u-min-near-pindaya-myanmar-s.html (Reuters) - People visit the Shwe U Min (Golden Cave) near Pindaya in Myanmar's Shan state November 7, 2009. The cave, one of the coutry's most popular tourist sites located over 4000ft above the see level contains over 8,000 images of Buddha. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091107/reuters/mtfh07605dsm05i57608280.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=lOL9GjBZ0wCIVGp5bHEEOg-- (Reuters) - People visit the Shwe U Min (Golden Cave) near Pindaya in Myanmar's Shan state November 7, 2009. The cave, one of the coutry's most popular tourist sites located over 4000ft above the see level contains over 8,000 images of Buddha. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/07112009/6/photo/photos-n-news-farmer-work-paddy-field-near-pindaya-shan-state-myanmar.html (Reuters) - Farmer work in the paddy field near Pindaya in Shan state, Myanmar November 7, 2009. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:34:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091107/reuters/mtfh07587dsm04i57608040.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=g4GuY8T1hiy__WWBrngxYw-- (Reuters) - Farmer work in the paddy field near Pindaya in Shan state, Myanmar November 7, 2009. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/07112009/6/photo/photos-n-news-woman-carries-child-works-paddy-field-near-pindaya-shan.html (Reuters) - A woman carries her child as she works in the paddy field near Pindaya in Shan state, Myanmar November 7, 2009. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091107/reuters/mtfh07572dsm03i57607980.jpg?x=130&y=84&sig=UZO5dQYsabLu0zMqRFbbaw-- (Reuters) - A woman carries her child as she works in the paddy field near Pindaya in Shan state, Myanmar November 7, 2009. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/07112009/6/photo/photos-n-news-children-walk-filed-near-pindaya-shan-state-myanmar.html (Reuters) - Children walk through the filed near Pindaya in Shan state, Myanmar November 7, 2009. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091107/reuters/mtfh07552dsm01i57607800.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=jgAK157G6IF8WGBhG8YPQA-- (Reuters) - Children walk through the filed near Pindaya in Shan state, Myanmar November 7, 2009. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/07112009/6/photo/photos-n-top-news-aung-san-suu-kyi-arrives-meeting-u-s-assistant.html (Reuters) - Aung San Suu Kyi (C) arrives for a meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) at the Inya Lake Hotel in Yangon November 4, 2009. REUTERS/Aung Hla Tun

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:08:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091107/reuters/btre5a6162a00btre5a6162a00i57606480.jpg?x=130&y=103&sig=NoKtr0nhuY3BnG88dBOTAg-- (Reuters) - Aung San Suu Kyi (C) arrives for a meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) at the Inya Lake Hotel in Yangon November 4, 2009. REUTERS/Aung Hla Tun

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/07112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-japan-given-22-mln-aid-myanmar-annually-past-years.html (AFP) - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, seen here hosting the Mekong-Japan summit in Tokyo, says Japan is planning to increase aid to Myanmar gradually while hailing Washington's latest efforts to engage the military-ruled country. Photo:Kiyoshi Ota/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091107/afp/iphoto_1257543793066-4-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=uc963lDQsVUI47tahOb1_w-- (AFP) - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, seen here hosting the Mekong-Japan summit in Tokyo, says Japan is planning to increase aid to Myanmar gradually while hailing Washington's latest efforts to engage the military-ruled country. Photo:Kiyoshi Ota/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/07112009/6/photo/photos-n-news-myanmar-pm-sein-escorted-japanese-pm-hatoyama-meeting-tokyo.html (Reuters) - Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein (L) is escorted by Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama before their meeting at the latter's official residence in Tokyo November 7, 2009. Japan offered on Friday more than 500 billion yen ($5.5 billion) in aid over the next three years to Southeast Asia's emerging Mekong River region countries, where it seeks more influence and investment opportunities. REUTERS/Kiyoshi Ota/Pool (JAPAN POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:47:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091107/reuters/mtfh05247tok006i57572820.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=qkUybCRK0HBpW8yXImw8Ng-- (Reuters) - Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein (L) is escorted by Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama before their meeting at the latter's official residence in Tokyo November 7, 2009. Japan offered on Friday more than 500 billion yen ($5.5 billion) in aid over the next three years to Southeast Asia's emerging Mekong River region countries, where it seeks more influence and investment opportunities. REUTERS/Kiyoshi Ota/Pool (JAPAN POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/07112009/6/photo/photos-n-news-myanmar-pm-sein-shakes-hands-japanese-pm-hatoyama-meeting.html (Reuters) - Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama before their meeting at the latter's official residence in Tokyo November 7, 2009. Japan offered on Friday more than 500 billion yen ($5.5 billion) in aid over the next three years to Southeast Asia's emerging Mekong River region countries, where it seeks more influence and investment opportunities. REUTERS/Kiyoshi Ota/Pool (JAPAN POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:46:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091107/reuters/mtfh05243tok005i57572760.jpg?x=95&y=130&sig=loRxexfmbykDLvUkCEAZ5g-- (Reuters) - Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama before their meeting at the latter's official residence in Tokyo November 7, 2009. Japan offered on Friday more than 500 billion yen ($5.5 billion) in aid over the next three years to Southeast Asia's emerging Mekong River region countries, where it seeks more influence and investment opportunities. REUTERS/Kiyoshi Ota/Pool (JAPAN POLITICS)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/05112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-aung-san-suu-kyi-spent-most-decades-detention.html (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi smiles following a meeting with US diplomats in Yangon. A US diplomat said Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy. Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091105/afp/iphoto_1257431814007-1-0jpg.jpg?x=83&y=130&sig=L71uRmvH7UBHySXVhxD9Ag-- (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi smiles following a meeting with US diplomats in Yangon. A US diplomat said Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy. Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/05112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-military-ruled-myanmar-since-1962.html (AFP) - A US diplomat said Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091105/afp/iphoto_1257314279217-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=9mVRXd4T.p86O8iR89f0Kw-- (AFP) - A US diplomat said Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/05112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-video-envoy-rare-talks-suu-kyi-duration-01-39.html (AFP) - The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for 14 years held talks with pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday after the ruling junta granted the Nobel laureate a rare break from detention. Duration: 01:39 Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091105/afp/iphoto_1257372028392-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=104&sig=hMOBQ4lYXClzUwrV7jdGzw-- (AFP) - The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for 14 years held talks with pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday after the ruling junta granted the Nobel laureate a rare break from detention. Duration: 01:39 Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/05112009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-military-ruled-myanmar-since-1962.html (AFP) - Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy, a US diplomat said Thursday after the highest-level talks with the ruling junta in years. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:39:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091105/afp/iphoto_1257314279217-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=9mVRXd4T.p86O8iR89f0Kw-- (AFP) - Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy, a US diplomat said Thursday after the highest-level talks with the ruling junta in years. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/05112009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-aung-san-suu-kyi-r-assistant-secretary-state-east.html (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (R) and US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) leave following their meeting at a hotel in Yangon on November 4. Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy, a US diplomat said after the highest-level talks with the ruling junta in years. Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:39:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091105/afp/iphoto_1257408818568-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=sH3bD.skLgqLtiQpSUMrxw-- (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (R) and US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) leave following their meeting at a hotel in Yangon on November 4. Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy, a US diplomat said after the highest-level talks with the ruling junta in years. Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/05112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-aung-san-suu-kyi-r-assistant-secretary-state-east.html (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (R) and US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) leave following their meeting at a hotel in Yangon on November 4. Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy, a US diplomat said Thursday after the highest-level talks with the ruling junta in years Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:15:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091105/afp/iphoto_1257408818568-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=sH3bD.skLgqLtiQpSUMrxw-- (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (R) and US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) leave following their meeting at a hotel in Yangon on November 4. Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy, a US diplomat said Thursday after the highest-level talks with the ruling junta in years Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-myanmar-democracy-icon-aung-san-suu-kyi-c-shakes.html (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (C) shakes hands with deputy Scot Marciel (L) as US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (R) looks on at a hotel in Yangon. Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years. Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:03:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257364903705-8-0jpg.jpg?x=111&y=130&sig=MwzCJV_fz2wzy28D0.ESDA-- (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (C) shakes hands with deputy Scot Marciel (L) as US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (R) looks on at a hotel in Yangon. Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years. Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-video-myanmar-pro-democracy-icon-aung-san-suu-kyi.html (AFP) - VIDEO: The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for 14 years held talks with pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday after the ruling junta granted the Nobel laureate a rare break from detention. Images. Duration: 00:45. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:58:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257340973835-7-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=104&sig=qU3XAkcDeRbktovo0QvNWg-- (AFP) - VIDEO: The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for 14 years held talks with pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday after the ruling junta granted the Nobel laureate a rare break from detention. Images. Duration: 00:45. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-aung-san-suu-kyi-spent-most-decades-detention.html (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi smiles following a meeting with US diplomats in Yangon. A top US official held talks with Suu Kyi as Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years. Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:34:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257331661180-7-0jpg.jpg?x=83&y=130&sig=f8yKIMzFBiZJ7GDe0oxCkA-- (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi smiles following a meeting with US diplomats in Yangon. A top US official held talks with Suu Kyi as Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years. Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/2/photo/world-aung-san-suu-kyi-smiles-meeting-u-s-assistant.html (The Canadian Press) - Aung San Suu Kyi smiles after meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Khin Maung Win)

]]> (The Canadian Press) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:18:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/capress/i12573478801031598119.jpg?x=85&y=130&sig=8n83kksBB6beM7Ms0NVdTA-- (The Canadian Press) - Aung San Suu Kyi smiles after meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Khin Maung Win)

]]> (The Canadian Press) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-graphic-historic-visit-senior-officials-military-ruled-myanmar.html (AFP) - Graphic on the historic visit of two senior US officials to military-ruled Myanmar, aimed at improving ties with the ruling junta. A top US official held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday as Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257314279217-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=cGC0zpV6l9zDzUXeMZWkWQ-- (AFP) - Graphic on the historic visit of two senior US officials to military-ruled Myanmar, aimed at improving ties with the ruling junta. A top US official held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday as Myanmar's ruling junta gave the democracy icon a rare break from house arrest during Washington's highest-level visit here in 14 years. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-myanmar-pro-democracy-icon-aung-san-suu-kyi-meets.html (AFP) - The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for 14 years held talks with pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday after the ruling junta granted the Nobel laureate a rare break from detention. Images. Duration: 00:45. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257340973835-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=104&sig=pgRJyfwGixcNihoH7yMp0A-- (AFP) - The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for 14 years held talks with pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday after the ruling junta granted the Nobel laureate a rare break from detention. Images. Duration: 00:45. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-video-envoy-rare-talks-suu-kyi-duration-00-00.html (AFP) - VIDEO: The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for a decade and a half held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday after the ruling junta allowed the detained Nobel laureate to make a rare public appearance. Duration: 00:00:22 Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:41:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257325031477-6-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=104&sig=FNP6V3NVwcBvYpDCJ5hc6A-- (AFP) - VIDEO: The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for a decade and a half held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday after the ruling junta allowed the detained Nobel laureate to make a rare public appearance. Duration: 00:00:22 Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-myanmar-democracy-icon-aung-san-suu-kyi-c-meets.html (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (C) looks on following a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) at a hotel in Yangon on November 4. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for a decade and a half held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi after the ruling junta allowed the detained Nobel laureate to make a rare public appearance. Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:53:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257323579630-5-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=tfPW2Ns6t_6OA0O_eJq_iQ-- (AFP) - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (C) looks on following a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (L) at a hotel in Yangon on November 4. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for a decade and a half held talks with Aung San Suu Kyi after the ruling junta allowed the detained Nobel laureate to make a rare public appearance. Photo:Hla Hla Htay/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-top-news-graphic-historic-visit-senior-officials-military-ruled-myanmar.html (AFP) - Graphic on the historic visit of two senior US officials to military-ruled Myanmar, aimed at improving ties with the ruling junta. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257314279217-5-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=gxmzWbWXr1hcCmoDz6RJ4A-- (AFP) - Graphic on the historic visit of two senior US officials to military-ruled Myanmar, aimed at improving ties with the ruling junta. Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-kurt-campbell-highest-ranking-official-travel-myanmar-since-1995.html (AFP) - Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell, pictured in September. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for a decade and a half, Campbell met democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and the ruling junta's premier Wednesday as Washington seeks a new era of engagement with the regime. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:38:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257212853087-3-0jpg.jpg?x=98&y=130&sig=w_RHgdWSfYV9bt.C5sF.5w-- (AFP) - Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell, pictured in September. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for a decade and a half, Campbell met democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and the ruling junta's premier Wednesday as Washington seeks a new era of engagement with the regime. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-myanmar-democracy-icon-aung-san-suu-kyi-l-arrives.html (AFP) - A TV-grab shows Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (L) as she arrives for a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (unseen) and his deputy Scot Marciel (2nd L) in Yangon Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:38:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257321600230-3-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=84&sig=P.nIRmgm5wkruE3n3gJvHg-- (AFP) - A TV-grab shows Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (L) as she arrives for a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell (unseen) and his deputy Scot Marciel (2nd L) in Yangon Photo:/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-myanmar-national-holds-portrait-aung-san-suu-kyi-during.html (AFP) - A Myanmar national holds a portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi during a demonstration in front of the Myanmar Embassy in Tokyo in September. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for a decade and a half met democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and the ruling junta's premier Wednesday as Washington seeks a new era of engagement with the regime. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257315318571-2-0jpg.jpg?x=104&y=130&sig=aNchKdZ7D7JPhS_ZW4KCLw-- (AFP) - A Myanmar national holds a portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi during a demonstration in front of the Myanmar Embassy in Tokyo in September. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for a decade and a half met democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and the ruling junta's premier Wednesday as Washington seeks a new era of engagement with the regime. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-highest-level-officials-visit-myanmar-14-years-held-talks.html (AFP) - File photo shows Yangon inhabitants walking in front of the City hall building (R) and the Sule Pagoda (L), the economic capital of Myanmar. The highest-level US officials to visit Myanmar in 14 years held talks Wednesday with the military-ruled country's prime minister, Thein Sein, a Myanmar official said. Photo:Voishmel/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:17:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257305205000-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=88&sig=kSTCrAwXxLrGqkXgHHAbmA-- (AFP) - File photo shows Yangon inhabitants walking in front of the City hall building (R) and the Sule Pagoda (L), the economic capital of Myanmar. The highest-level US officials to visit Myanmar in 14 years held talks Wednesday with the military-ruled country's prime minister, Thein Sein, a Myanmar official said. Photo:Voishmel/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-most-senior-official-visit-myanmar-decade-met-military-ruled.html (AFP) - View of downtown Yangon's main landmark, the Sule Pagoda (L), a 2000-year-old Buddhist temple. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for nearly a decade and a half met the military-ruled nation's prime minister Wednesday as Washington seeks to improve ties with the ruling junta. Photo:Voishmel/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:17:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091104/afp/iphoto_1257303126645-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=JnROieqgTH_3xpF4CWIQ4A-- (AFP) - View of downtown Yangon's main landmark, the Sule Pagoda (L), a 2000-year-old Buddhist temple. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for nearly a decade and a half met the military-ruled nation's prime minister Wednesday as Washington seeks to improve ties with the ruling junta. Photo:Voishmel/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-top-news-kurt-campbell-highest-ranking-official-travel-myanmar-since-1995.html (AFP) - Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell, pictured in September 2009. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for nearly a decade and a half was due to meet the military-ruled nation's prime minister Wednesday as Washington seeks to improve ties with the ruling junta. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:21:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091103/afp/iphoto_1257212853087-4-0jpg.jpg?x=98&y=130&sig=TMbFQxS3SCb5vXxH9VzwRQ-- (AFP) - Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell, pictured in September 2009. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for nearly a decade and a half was due to meet the military-ruled nation's prime minister Wednesday as Washington seeks to improve ties with the ruling junta. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-top-news-demonstrators-reflected-framed-portrait-aung-san-suu-kyi-philippine.html (AFP) - Demonstrators are reflected in the framed portrait of detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the Philippine capital Manila. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for nearly a decade and a half was due to meet the military-ruled nation's prime minister Wednesday as Washington seeks to improve ties with the ruling junta. Photo:Romeo Gacad/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:21:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091103/afp/iphoto_1257212596260-4-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=c8TmUSdLJPT8ZYTGl0XJ5Q-- (AFP) - Demonstrators are reflected in the framed portrait of detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the Philippine capital Manila. The most senior US official to visit Myanmar for nearly a decade and a half was due to meet the military-ruled nation's prime minister Wednesday as Washington seeks to improve ties with the ruling junta. Photo:Romeo Gacad/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-senior-envoys-arrived-myanmar-talks-ruling-junta-well-aung.html (AFP) - Demonstrators are reflected in the framed portrait of detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the Philippine capital, Manila. Two senior US envoys have arrived in the secretive military-ruled state for talks with the country's junta as well as Suu Kyi, on the most high profile American visit to the country in 14 years. Photo:Romeo Gacad/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:37:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091103/afp/iphoto_1257212596260-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=gziouAiHq_kZR6gC6IO0Qw-- (AFP) - Demonstrators are reflected in the framed portrait of detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the Philippine capital, Manila. Two senior US envoys have arrived in the secretive military-ruled state for talks with the country's junta as well as Suu Kyi, on the most high profile American visit to the country in 14 years. Photo:Romeo Gacad/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-myanmar-senior-general-shwe-alongside-vice-senior-general-maung.html (AFP) - Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (left) alongside Vice-Senior General Maung Aye during a dinner to mark the country's Armed Forces Day in the country's administrative capital, Naypyidaw. Two US diplomats visiting the country are unlikely to meet the reclusive Shwe, but will instead meet Prime Minister Thein Sein in the remote jungle capital, Myanmar officials have said. Photo:Khin Maung Win/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:37:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091103/afp/iphoto_1257212745250-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=H41RWzBjov28SbBTy3_p0A-- (AFP) - Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (left) alongside Vice-Senior General Maung Aye during a dinner to mark the country's Armed Forces Day in the country's administrative capital, Naypyidaw. Two US diplomats visiting the country are unlikely to meet the reclusive Shwe, but will instead meet Prime Minister Thein Sein in the remote jungle capital, Myanmar officials have said. Photo:Khin Maung Win/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-assistant-secretary-state-kurt-campbell-arrived-myanmar-offical-visit.html (AFP) - US Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, pictured, and his deputy Scot Marciel have arrived in Myanmar in the latest move by President Barack Obama's administration to engage the military regime. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:37:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091103/afp/iphoto_1257212853087-1-0jpg.jpg?x=98&y=130&sig=Hj6PTZAU4.PB6xO45A1dnQ-- (AFP) - US Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, pictured, and his deputy Scot Marciel have arrived in Myanmar in the latest move by President Barack Obama's administration to engage the military regime. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-young-buddhist-monks-study-monastery-yangon.html (AFP) - Young Buddhist monks study at a monastery in Yangon in September 2009. Two top US envoys began talks with Myanmar's ruling generals Tuesday and were set to meet democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they made the highest level visit to the military-ruled nation in 14 years. Photo:Nicolas Asfouri/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:37:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091103/afp/iphoto_1257213065730-3-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=hH43Wstl.M_u_.bxxsXniQ-- (AFP) - Young Buddhist monks study at a monastery in Yangon in September 2009. Two top US envoys began talks with Myanmar's ruling generals Tuesday and were set to meet democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they made the highest level visit to the military-ruled nation in 14 years. Photo:Nicolas Asfouri/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-critics-say-aung-san-suu-kyi-s-house-arrest.html (AFP) - Demonstrators are reflected in the framed portrait of detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the Philippine capital Manila. Two top US envoys have begun talks with Myanmar's ruling generals and were set to meet Aung San Suu Kyi as they made the highest level visit to the military-ruled nation in 14 years. Photo:Romeo Gacad/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:37:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091103/afp/iphoto_1257212596260-2-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=QXYlBqm.5G1_gaLX7t58jw-- (AFP) - Demonstrators are reflected in the framed portrait of detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the Philippine capital Manila. Two top US envoys have begun talks with Myanmar's ruling generals and were set to meet Aung San Suu Kyi as they made the highest level visit to the military-ruled nation in 14 years. Photo:Romeo Gacad/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/04112009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-myanmar-senior-general-shwe-l-alongside-vice-senior-general.html (AFP) - Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (L) alongside Vice-Senior General Maung Aye are seen here in the country's administrative capital Naypyidaw in 2007. Two top US envoys began talks with Myanmar's ruling generals Tuesday and were set to meet democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they made the highest level visit to the military-ruled nation in 14 years. Photo:Khin Maung Win/AFP

]]> (AFP) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:37:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091103/afp/iphoto_1257212745250-3-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=yVs5Pi0A0wpKHEoOhDgLIA-- (AFP) - Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe (L) alongside Vice-Senior General Maung Aye are seen here in the country's administrative capital Naypyidaw in 2007. Two top US envoys began talks with Myanmar's ruling generals Tuesday and were set to meet democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they made the highest level visit to the military-ruled nation in 14 years. Photo:Khin Maung Win/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/03112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-demonstrators-reflected-framed-portrait-aung-san-suu-kyi-philippine.html (AFP) - Demonstrators are reflected in the framed portrait of detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the Philippine capital Manila. Two top US envoys began talks with Myanmar's ruling generals Tuesday and were set to meet democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they made the highest level visit to the military-ruled nation in 14 years. Photo:Romeo Gacad/AFP

]]> (AFP) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:37:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091103/afp/iphoto_1257212596260-3-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=W_sLvZPYX3VGoC40A8.peQ-- (AFP) - Demonstrators are reflected in the framed portrait of detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the Philippine capital Manila. Two top US envoys began talks with Myanmar's ruling generals Tuesday and were set to meet democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they made the highest level visit to the military-ruled nation in 14 years. Photo:Romeo Gacad/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/03112009/24/photo/photos-n-top-news-young-buddhist-monks-study-monastery-yangon.html (AFP) - Young Buddhist monks study at a monastery in Yangon on September 27, 2009 a day after the two-year anniversary of the ruling junta's violent crackdown on Buddhist monks who led mass street protests. Two senior US envoys have arrived in the secretive military-ruled state for talks with the junta and democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, the most high profile US visit to the country in 14 years. Photo:Nicolas Asfouri/AFP

]]> (AFP) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:42:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091103/afp/iphoto_1257213065730-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=sNEvbiLX5TVhjLJBfjEhhA-- (AFP) - Young Buddhist monks study at a monastery in Yangon on September 27, 2009 a day after the two-year anniversary of the ruling junta's violent crackdown on Buddhist monks who led mass street protests. Two senior US envoys have arrived in the secretive military-ruled state for talks with the junta and democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, the most high profile US visit to the country in 14 years. Photo:Nicolas Asfouri/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/03112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-senior-envoys-due-arrive-myanmar-talks-ruling-junta-well.html (AFP) - Demonstrators are reflected in the framed portrait of detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the Philippine capital, Manila. Two senior US envoys are due to arrive in the secretive military-ruled state for talks with the country's junta as well as Suu Kyi, on the most high profile American visit to the country in 14 years. Photo:Romeo Gacad/AFP

]]> (AFP) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:21:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091102/afp/iphoto_1257212596260-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=1kHXvbE6oLExl1BtdLDEAg-- (AFP) - Demonstrators are reflected in the framed portrait of detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the Philippine capital, Manila. Two senior US envoys are due to arrive in the secretive military-ruled state for talks with the country's junta as well as Suu Kyi, on the most high profile American visit to the country in 14 years. Photo:Romeo Gacad/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/03112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-assistant-secretary-state-kurt-campbell-set-visit-myanmar.html (AFP) - US Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, pictured, and his deputy Scot Marciel are to visit Myanmar in the latest move by President Barack Obama's administration to engage the military regime. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:21:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091102/afp/iphoto_1257212853087-1-0jpg.jpg?x=98&y=130&sig=S3NNJxfQQtdfi8aRq.YDBA-- (AFP) - US Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, pictured, and his deputy Scot Marciel are to visit Myanmar in the latest move by President Barack Obama's administration to engage the military regime. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/03112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-mahmoud-hussain-right-muslim-rohingya-myanmar-points-scars-compatriot.html (AFP) - Mahmoud Hussain (right), a Muslim Rohingya from Myanmar, points out scars on his compatriot's back, allegedly inflicted after Myanmar soldiers beat him as he fled the country. Rohingyas hail from Myanmar's Arakan state where widespread abuse and exploitation have prompted hundreds of thousands to flee across the border to Bangladesh since the early 1990s. Photo:Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP

]]> (AFP) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:34:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091102/afp/iphoto_1257218818451-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=z_SrLyr9UCBTzXIjBX8CKA-- (AFP) - Mahmoud Hussain (right), a Muslim Rohingya from Myanmar, points out scars on his compatriot's back, allegedly inflicted after Myanmar soldiers beat him as he fled the country. Rohingyas hail from Myanmar's Arakan state where widespread abuse and exploitation have prompted hundreds of thousands to flee across the border to Bangladesh since the early 1990s. Photo:Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/03112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-mahmoud-hussain-muslim-rohingya-myanmar.html (AFP) - Mahmoud Hussain, a Muslim Rohingya from Myanmar, at a meeting with a Thai human rights group at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok. Many Rohingyas live in exile in Bangladesh where the country says it is unable to cope with the continued influx of Rohingyas and the spread of unofficial camps has stoked local tensions. Photo:Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP

]]> (AFP) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:34:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091102/afp/iphoto_1257218985620-1-0jpg.jpg?x=130&y=89&sig=FpIYeLoxSCqmauzgLcDAdA-- (AFP) - Mahmoud Hussain, a Muslim Rohingya from Myanmar, at a meeting with a Thai human rights group at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok. Many Rohingyas live in exile in Bangladesh where the country says it is unable to cope with the continued influx of Rohingyas and the spread of unofficial camps has stoked local tensions. Photo:Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/02112009/6/photo/photos-n-news-residents-carry-statue-buddha-paper-lanterns-during-balloon-competition.html (Reuters) - Residents carry statue of Buddha and paper lanterns during a balloon competition in Taunggyi, the capital of the southern Shan State of Myanmar late November 1, 2009. During the annual Tazaungdaing Festival, traditionally hand-made hot air balloons are released into the sky. The competition judges balloons based on beauty, altitude achieved and the amount of time they can spend in the air. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY RELIGION)

]]> (Reuters) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:44:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091102/reuters/mtfh31866dsm04i57180240.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=tZ5MK9tQPGThQMSQzw.qmw-- (Reuters) - Residents carry statue of Buddha and paper lanterns during a balloon competition in Taunggyi, the capital of the southern Shan State of Myanmar late November 1, 2009. During the annual Tazaungdaing Festival, traditionally hand-made hot air balloons are released into the sky. The competition judges balloons based on beauty, altitude achieved and the amount of time they can spend in the air. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY RELIGION)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/02112009/6/photo/photos-n-news-buddhist-monk-offers-prayers-statue-buddha-taunggyi.html (Reuters) - A Buddhist monk offers prayers in front of a statue of Buddha in Taunggyi, the capital of the southern Shan State of Myanmar November 2, 2009. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun(MYANMAR RELIGION)

]]> (Reuters) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:42:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091102/reuters/mtfh31840dsm03i57180120.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=aobAddsfc.A4jLm3EnlgDA-- (Reuters) - A Buddhist monk offers prayers in front of a statue of Buddha in Taunggyi, the capital of the southern Shan State of Myanmar November 2, 2009. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun(MYANMAR RELIGION)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/02112009/6/photo/photos-n-news-girls-prepare-paper-lanterns-decorate-balloons-during-competition-taunggyi.html (Reuters) - Girls prepare paper lanterns to decorate balloons during a competition in Taunggyi, the capital of the southern Shan State of Myanmar late November 1, 2009. During the annual Tazaungdaing Festival, traditionally hand-made hot air balloons are released into the air. The competition judges balloons based on beauty, altitude achieved and the amount of time they can spend in the air. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:41:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091102/reuters/mtfh31828dsm02i57180060.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=EggZp4xWxQ53ZoRbi8ix5A-- (Reuters) - Girls prepare paper lanterns to decorate balloons during a competition in Taunggyi, the capital of the southern Shan State of Myanmar late November 1, 2009. During the annual Tazaungdaing Festival, traditionally hand-made hot air balloons are released into the air. The competition judges balloons based on beauty, altitude achieved and the amount of time they can spend in the air. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/02112009/6/photo/photos-n-news-residents-run-safety-unmanned-hot-air-balloon-explodes-during.html (Reuters) - Residents run to safety as an unmanned hot air balloon explodes during a competition in Taunggyi, the capital of the southern Shan State of Myanmar late November 1, 2009. The number of casualties were unknown. Eyewitnesses said some people sustained light injuries. During the annual Tazaungdaing Festival, traditionally hand-made hot air balloons are released into the air. The competition judges balloons based on beauty, altitude achieved and the amount of time they can spend in the air. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:40:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091102/reuters/mtfh31821dsm01i57180000.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=a1IE6oh8u.ZDLevxThjOrg-- (Reuters) - Residents run to safety as an unmanned hot air balloon explodes during a competition in Taunggyi, the capital of the southern Shan State of Myanmar late November 1, 2009. The number of casualties were unknown. Eyewitnesses said some people sustained light injuries. During the annual Tazaungdaing Festival, traditionally hand-made hot air balloons are released into the air. The competition judges balloons based on beauty, altitude achieved and the amount of time they can spend in the air. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/01112009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-detained-democracy-icon-aung-san-suu-kyi-currently-detained.html (AFP) - A Myanmar national holds a portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi during a demonstration in Tokyo in September. Two senior US envoys travelling to military-ruled Myanmar this week will meet detained democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi but are unlikely to see the reclusive junta chief, an official said Sunday. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091101/afp/iphoto_1256393936561-1-0jpg.jpg?x=104&y=130&sig=94ckPNQdDs1zraz1TtutZQ-- (AFP) - A Myanmar national holds a portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi during a demonstration in Tokyo in September. Two senior US envoys travelling to military-ruled Myanmar this week will meet detained democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi but are unlikely to see the reclusive junta chief, an official said Sunday. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/01112009/24/photo/photos-n-usa-campbell-puictured-visit-myanmar-deputy-scot-marciel.html (AFP) - US Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell gestures as he answers questions during a press conference at the US Embassy in Tokyo on September 18. Two senior US envoys travelling to military-ruled Myanmar this week will meet detained democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi but are unlikely to see the reclusive junta chief, an official said Sunday. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091101/afp/iphoto_1257076925243-1-0jpg.jpg?x=98&y=130&sig=DlBD8Vf2vGw_xJHlzkEU4A-- (AFP) - US Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell gestures as he answers questions during a press conference at the US Embassy in Tokyo on September 18. Two senior US envoys travelling to military-ruled Myanmar this week will meet detained democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi but are unlikely to see the reclusive junta chief, an official said Sunday. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

]]> (AFP) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/01112009/6/photo/photos-n-news-residents-react-gunpowder-explode-unmanned-hot-air-balloon-during.html (Reuters) - Residents react as gunpowder explode from an unmanned hot air balloon during a competition in Taunggyi, the capital of the southern Shan State of Myanmar November 1, 2009. During the annual Tazaungdaing Festival, traditionally hand-made hot air balloons are released into the air. The competition judges balloons based on their beauty, altitude achieved, and the amount of time they can spend in the air. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY TRAVEL IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:26:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091101/reuters/mtfh16410yan101i57071160.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=kvMrYpCqdPr5lFPVLIqmKQ-- (Reuters) - Residents react as gunpowder explode from an unmanned hot air balloon during a competition in Taunggyi, the capital of the southern Shan State of Myanmar November 1, 2009. During the annual Tazaungdaing Festival, traditionally hand-made hot air balloons are released into the air. The competition judges balloons based on their beauty, altitude achieved, and the amount of time they can spend in the air. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR SOCIETY TRAVEL IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/070921_myanmar/index/*http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Myanmar/ss/events/wl/070921_myanmar/im:/01112009/24/photo/photos-n-world-myanmar-s-military-junta-burnt-20-million-dollars-worth.html (AFP) - Myanmar soldiers parade during an armed forces event. The country's junta has burnt more than 20 million dollars worth of drugs seized during a recent campaign against ethnic rebel forces in the remote northeast by the Chinese border, state media said Sunday. Photo:Khin Maung Win/AFP

]]> (AFP) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:57:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/bg/p/091101/afp/iphoto_1257062167655-1-0jpg.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=sR1UuYZkegjZcwUB2YhF3Q-- (AFP) - Myanmar soldiers parade during an armed forces event. The country's junta has burnt more than 20 million dollars worth of drugs seized during a recent campaign against ethnic rebel forces in the remote northeast by the Chinese border, state media said Sunday. Photo:Khin Maung Win/AFP

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